At least 2 dead in Venezuela border clashes over humanitarian aid
- 5 years ago
In Venezuela, at least two people were killed Saturday at border crossings with Colombia and Brazil... as protesters demand that President Nicolas Maduro let in humanitarian aid.
To block the aid, Maduro has deployed troops and armored vehicles to those borders, where they've used tear gas and rubber bullets on the protesters trying to bring in the supplies.
The two deaths at the Brazil border were reported by the AP and Reuters, though details are scarce.
According to the Colombian government, the injured number around 300.
Also, on Saturday, Maduro broke diplomatic ties with Colombia, ordering all its diplomats out in 24 hours.
Most western countries now recognize not Maduro but opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate leader.
To block the aid, Maduro has deployed troops and armored vehicles to those borders, where they've used tear gas and rubber bullets on the protesters trying to bring in the supplies.
The two deaths at the Brazil border were reported by the AP and Reuters, though details are scarce.
According to the Colombian government, the injured number around 300.
Also, on Saturday, Maduro broke diplomatic ties with Colombia, ordering all its diplomats out in 24 hours.
Most western countries now recognize not Maduro but opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate leader.